The Kentucky Wildcats (1-0) are back in action for the second game of a pivotal season under coach Mark Pope.
Kentucky won easily in its opener, rolling Manhattan 85-57. Now, the 'Cats will be back at Rupp Arena on Friday night for a showdown against the James Madison Dukes (0-1). JMU lost its season opener by nine points against Miami (Ohio), and it now has to take on a ranked SEC squad.
If you are looking for some betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM.
Kentucky vs. James Madison game odds:
All college basketball odds via BetMGM
- Spread: James Madison +25.5 (-110), Kentucky -25.5 (-110)
- Money Line: James Madison +4000, Kentucky -30000
- Over-Under: Over 156.5 (-110), Under 156.5 (-110)
Kentucky vs. James Madison prediction, pick:
Kentucky got everything it hoped it would from Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic in the opener as he totaled 24 points and five rebounds. It was also a big game from Malachi Moreno,
who paced the team in rebounds with 10 while adding eight points.
Its defense also played well, and against a James Madison team that shot under 40% in the loss to the RedHawks, it seems likely Kentucky will have similar success once again.
Prediction: Kentucky 87, James Madison 60
Best Bet: Kentucky -25.5
Kentucky vs. James Madison channel, start time, streaming:
Time: 7 p.m. ET
TV: SEC Network
Stream: ESPN app, FuboTV
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